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Medellín Horror Fest (6)

Deadlines

01 Dec 2025
Call for entries

01 Aug 2026
Final deadline

7
mths

31 Oct 2026
Notification date

27 Nov 2026
30 Nov 2026

Address

Plaza mayor Medellín N° 55-80 Calle 41, 050015, Medellin , Plaza mayor Medellín N° 55-80 Calle 41, Colombia

Festival description

Short film festival >1' 10'<

Feature film festival >60' 120'<

Festival requirements

Film festival

Fiction

Documentary

Animation

Fantastic

Terror

Experimental

Music Video

Other

Genres

Any Theme

Has submission fees

International Festival

Physical Location

December 2020

Production countries: Any

Shooting countries: Any

Director nationalities: Any

Debut Films

School projects

Short Films >1' 10'<

Feature Films >60' 120'<

AI Tools

Any language

Subtitles
Spanish

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Festival description (Edition: 6)

Festival start: 27 November 2026 Festival end: 30 November 2026

Medellín Horror Fest – Sixth Edition

The sixth edition of Medellín Horror Fest will be held in November 2026, solidifying its position as one of the most important horror film events in Colombia.

As an official prelude, Medellín Horror Fest will have a special participation in ComicCon Medellín 2026 during the month of November, within the Hero Academy area, where we will be present all three days of the event with the following program:

Program at ComicCon Medellín 2026 – Hero Academy

• Day 1 – Academic Talks on Horror
Panels and discussions with special guests from the genre, covering directing, screenwriting, practical effects, FX makeup, and atmosphere creation.

• Day 2 – Screening of National Horror Short Films
Official selection of Colombian short films in the genre, highlighting new proposals from independent horror cinema.

• Day 3 – International Horror Short Films and Awards Ceremony
Screening of international works and awards ceremony, recognizing national and international talent in the genre.

What is Medellín Horror Fest?

• MHF is a festival focused exclusively on horror films, with the mission of showcasing and strengthening local and national production.

• MHF opens a platform for filmmakers from around the world, making Medellín a key hub for the horror community.

• MHF offers an academic and cinematic space, ideal for filmmakers, artists, and genre enthusiasts.

• MHF is more than a festival: it's an immersive experience that celebrates fear, suspense, and dark storytelling.

Prizes and qualifications

Best Feature Film statuette
Best Short Film Diploma & Statuette

Rules

What is Medellín Horror Fest?

• MHF is a festival focused exclusively on horror films, with the mission of showcasing and strengthening local and national production.

• MHF opens a platform for filmmakers from around the world, making Medellín a key hub for the horror community.

• MHF offers an academic and cinematic space, ideal for filmmakers, artists, and genre enthusiasts.

• MHF is more than a festival: it's an immersive experience that celebrates fear, suspense, and dark storytelling.

Best Short Film

Short Films >1' 24'<

Standard Fee 15$
-8% 13.8$
PRO 18% 12.3$

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Submissions deadline
01 Aug 26

Save up
2.7$

Submit

Best Short Film

Best Feature Film

Feature Films >60' 120'<

Standard Fee 15$
-8% 13.8$
PRO 18% 12.3$

Get an Annual Pass and get the maximum discount on festival and submission fees

Submissions deadline
01 Aug 26

Save up
2.7$

Submit

Best Feature Film

Feature Films >60' 120'<

Standard Fee 5$
-8% 4.6$
PRO 18% 4.1$

Get an Annual Pass and get the maximum discount on festival and submission fees

Submissions deadline
01 Aug 26

Save up
0.9$

Submit

Best Feature Film

Best national short film

Short Films >1' 24'<

Standard Fee 5$
-8% 4.6$
PRO 18% 4.1$

Get an Annual Pass and get the maximum discount on festival and submission fees

Submissions deadline
01 Aug 26

Save up
0.9$

Submit

Best national short film

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